2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AJ55 VRW
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2005. Recorded mileage 72,118 miles. MOT valid until 16/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
AJ55 VRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 72,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AJ55 VRW Mileage History
- 25/11/202465,712 mi
- 26/11/202465,718 mi+6 mi
- 18/07/202567,045 mi+1,327 mi
- 24/06/202672,109 mi+5,064 mi
- 01/07/202672,118 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ55 VRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AJ55 VRW) between November 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability torsion bar o/s rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Braking system leaking Servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))”.
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